Brother NV1500 manuals
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 DANGER - WARNING - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. 3 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)5 CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINEPLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE 6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL7 CONTENTSChapter 1 Getting Ready 15LOWER/UPPER THREADING..... .........................24 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT........ ...............33 CHANGING THE NEEDLE...................................34 Chapter 2 Sewing Basics 37SEWING..................... .........................................38 ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS...........................42 USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................43 Chapter 3 Utility Stitches 47SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH............................48 SEWING THE STITCHES.................................... ..51 Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches 87SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ..........................88 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS............................... 91 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ..............................94 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS .......................97 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION................... 103 Chapter 5 Embroidery 109BEFORE EMBROIDERING................................. 110 SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS.............. 114 8 Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit 149Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH 163 Chapter 8 Appendix 175 10 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 16 Chapter 1 Getting ReadyTURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 17 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFFjack connector, then insert the plug into a wall outlet. the machine. off the machine. WARNING CAUTION 18 LCD SCREEN25 LOWER/UPPER THREADINGWinding the Bobbin56 3, 4 l 7, 8 Using the Supplemental Spool PinWhile sewing embroidery, the bobbin can conveniently be wound. cover. on the bobbin winder shaft, and then set the bobbin on the shaft. position. 2 9 1 27 Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin 28 Setting the BobbinPulling Up the Bobbin Thread 29 Upper Threading7 8 10 11 12,13 9 14,15 2,16 3 1 4, 5 6LOWER/UPPER THREADING 31 (marked 7).the presser foot before starting to sew. to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration. clicks.a b The thread passes through the eye of the needle. passed through the eye of the needle. the thread, and then pass it under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. 32 Using the Twin Needle34 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTRemoving the Presser Foot Attaching the Presser Foot 35 CHANGING THE NEEDLE38 Chapter 2 Sewing BasicsADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS.......................................................... 42 USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................43 39 SEWINGSewing a StitchSEWING Sewing Basics again. threads. machine.The needle automatically stops in the raised position. the presser foot and remove the fabric. 40 Using the Foot ControllerYou can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing. the machine. sewing. Using the Knee Lifternotches in the jack, and then insert the knee lifter as far as possible. right in order to raise the presser foot. Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot. 41 Sewing Reinforcement StitchesSewing Curves Changing Sewing DirectionSewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less 42 Sewing Heavyweight FabricIf the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot If the Fabric Does Not Feedside of presser foot J pressed in, lower the presser foot lever. Sewing Lightweight Fabric 43 ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGSAdjusting the Stitch Width Adjusting the Stitch Length Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect Thread Tension Upper Thread Is Too Tight Upper Thread Is Too Loose 44 USEFUL FUNCTIONS48 Chapter 3 Utility StitchesSELECTING A UTILITY STITCH...........48 SEWING THE STITCHES......................51 50 Selecting a Stitch PatternUsing the Mirror Image Key Saving Stitch Settings 51 Using the Sewing Type Selection Key Example: Displaying information about overcasting appropriate stitch. 52 SEWING THE STITCHESStraight Stitches 54 Darts Seams55 GatheringFlat Fell Seams 56 Pintucks57 Zigzag StitchesOvercastingSew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. AppliqusWhen using the twin needle (see page 31), be sure to attach presser foot J. Patchwork (Crazy Quilts) Sewing Curves 58 Elastic Zigzag StitchesTape attaching Overcasting 59 OvercastingOvercasting Using Presser Foot GaSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot G.bLower the presser foot so that the presser foot guide is flush against the edge of the fabric.cSew along the presser foot guide. aPresser foot guide G 60 Overcasting Using Presser Foot JaSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot bSew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.aNeedle drop point For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot. 61 Overcasting Using the Side CutterBy using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric.The side cutter is attached.aFollow the steps on page 33 to remove the presser foot.bPosition the fork on the side cutters operating lever onto the needle clamp screw.aNeedle clamp screw bOperating lever cPosition the side cutter so that the side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then lower the presser foot.aNotch in presser foot holder bPin Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual fabrics Make sure that the fork of the operating lever is set onto the needle clamp screw firmly. 62 When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter63 QuiltingPiecingaPress or , and then attach presser foot bSew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the side of the presser foot.Stitch width when is selecteda6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) bAlign with right side of presser foot. Stitch width when is selecteda6.5 mm (approx. 1/14 inch) bAlign with left side of presser foot. To change the width of the seam allowance, adjust the stitch width to change the needle position. a b 64 Quilting Appliqus 65 Satin Stitching66 Free-motion Quilting67 Blind Hem StitchesSelect a blind hem stitch to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts.c e aSelect a stitch pattern. bPlace the fabric wrong side up, and then fold and baste the fabric as shown.a5 mm bWrong side of fabric cBastingcFold the fabric again, as shown. a5 mm b5 mm cBasting dWrong side of fabricdAttach presser foot R, and then lower the presser foot so that the presser foot guide is flush against the fold of the fabric.aPresser foot guide bFold Sew while keeping the fold in the fabric against the presser foot guide.aNeedle position bPresser foot guide For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot. fabric. If the Needle Does Not Catch the FoldPress in the width display so that the needle slightly catches the fold. If the Needle Catches Too Much of the FoldPress in the width display so that the needle slightly catches the fold. 68 Appliqusattach the appliqu to the fabric. the edge of the appliqu, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge. Sewing Sharp Curves 69 Shell Tuck Stitchingscalloped finish to the shell tuck stitching. the edge of the fabric, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge. down to one side. Scalloping 70 Top StitchingSmocking 71 Fagoting72 Tape or Elastic Attaching73 Heirloom Stitching75 Buttonhole StitchesSelect the desired buttonhole stitch according to your application and the size of the button. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. 78 Sewing Stretch FabricsButtons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate 79 DarningUse darning stitches for mending and other applications. Darning is sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. desired length of the darning, and then attach the buttonhole foot. dPull down the buttonhole lever. b aButtonhole lever aMetal bracketeGently hold the end of the upper thread, and 80 Bar TacksaPress . bSet the scale on buttonhole foot A to the desired length of the darning, and then attach the buttonhole foot.aPresser foot scale bFinished measurement c5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) a c 81 Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics82 Button SewingAttaching a 4-Hole Button Attaching a Button with a Shank 83 Eyelets84 Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)85 Zipper Insertion88 Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative StitchesSELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...........................................................88 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS............................................................... 91 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS...............................................................94 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS........................................................97 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION...................................................103 89 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNSStitch Selection ScreensSEWING STITCH PATTERNS Character/Decorative Stitches 92 SEWING STITCH PATTERNSSewing Attractive Finishes Basic SewingaSelect a stitch pattern. bAttach presser foot N. c dPress the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches, and then press the Start/Stop button to start sewing. Note CAUTION 95 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS98 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS110 Chapter 5 Embroidery150 Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit176 Chapter 8 Appendix
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